Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Everything in transit

Floral dress c/o Lovely Wholesale / Scalloped bag from asos / Lace sneakers from H&M

Ever get so nostalgic that you forget where you are? It's my first summer away from Ottawa in three years. Toronto is nice and all, but there's nothing quite like living close to a river while still being within walking distance to downtown. Luckily, I've found Dundas (a western suburb of Hamilton). Downtown is lined with unique little shops and food places tucked into cute small town architecture. Strolling through the streets, it reminds me so much of Ottawa's Glebe. Sometimes, I'll have glimpses of "whoa wait, where am I again?" In a good way. It's the feeling of familiarity. Hopefully, getting a chance to visit familiar surroundings will help with distracting forms of nostalgia. Like when I'm at work and a song from an Ottawa-area band comes on. Then I find myself staring off into the distance reminiscing, which is probably not good for productivity. Hopefully to my coworkers, I just look like I'm deep in thought...

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34 comments:

  1. It's nice you found a little piece of home away from home :) I'm actually headed for Toronto in a few weeks and am looking for cool places to explore. Do you recommend Dundas, or have other recommendations? :)

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  2. LOVEEEE the entire outfit. That dress is perfect for the summer and I really paring dresses with basic shoes. awesome post

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  3. cute dress and that handbag is awesome

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  4. Such a pretty dress and lovely backdrop! I hope you're enjoying your Summer. :)

    Tara x

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  5. Such a lovely dress on you! I'm into floral and girly dresses this summer too!

    Boonya of the arty wardrobe
    xxx

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  6. This dress is too adorable!! Love the florals and your sunnies!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  7. Love the dress with the casual shoes! Those sunglasses are amazing.

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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  8. I love that bag! This is such a pretty look!

    prosecco in the park

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  9. What a great floral piece! And I love the lighting for these photos.

    Amanda
    XO Strawberry Chic

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  10. Loving the entire look! These photos are stunning!

    Anna
    alilyloveaffair.com

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  11. The photography of your blog is so pretty! The lighting is amazing! I really like this dress and how you styled it. You look great!

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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  12. Nice eyewear. Check out the blog for the latest eyewear trends.

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  13. This outfit is lovely! You're so cute! :)

    xo Jamie of Spotlight on Jamie

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  14. I recently moved to a big city and suffer from nostalgia too ;( btw you look amazing in this dress!
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  15. such a great look! you look amazing

    xo
    Brittani and Katie
    www.pleasantlypetite.com

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  16. Adorable dress, you styled it well with the belt super cute! Check out fashion blog mywhiteT.com

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  17. I love your outfit. The floral dress is so pretty and I love your sunglasses. I am glad you have found a spot to help with homesickness.

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  18. your bag is so cute, i love it! I like that your outfit is so summer casual!

    xo, Kina
    thelovelylook.com

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  19. I love this look ! You're so pretty and the bag is just beautiful !
    xx from France,Marie
    http://judefloyd.blogspot.fr/

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  20. Beautiful dress, love thse photos!

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  21. you look so cute, chic, vintage and classy at the same time! Perfect look!

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  22. That bag is so sweet!
    -Ash
    www.stylizedwannabe.blogspot.com

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  23. yeah I felt that too when I visit my moms homeland. Anyway Love the dress and your bag is so chic! visit my blog some time soon

    keep in touch!

    ellie
    http://chasingculprit.blogspot.com/2014/07/still-searchingstill-waiting.html visit my blog some time soon

    keep in touch!

    ellie
    http://chasingculprit.blogspot.com/2014/07/still-searchingstill-waiting.html

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  24. your dress is so pretty! love these sun filled photos! :)

    http://katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  25. The photos are so nostalgic and beautiful! I really love it! I also like your belt! Where you bought it?
    Kisses
    Svetlana
    http://capemaychic.weebly.com

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  26. Beautiful dress, and the way the sun was shining was picture-perfect.

    -Katherine
    http://thegreenbows.blogspot.ca

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  27. You look gorgeous girl :) Such a pretty dress :) wonderful post..stay in touch...hugs
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  28. Lovely pictures, so nostalgic! It's difficult to get used to live in another place. Your dress is very pretty. Love the scalloped bag from ASOS.

    Jasmine x
    For a Real Woman
    So easy Spanish!

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  29. This is the perfect summer outfit - so simple yet absolutely chic and feminine! I'm in love with your sunglasses too :))

    Lu | www.balgarka.co.uk

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  30. You look amazing. I love this outfit and your sunglasses are the best!

    www.writingmonique.com

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  31. whenever I'm away from home I always get so nostalgic, and then when I'm at home, I have wanderlust. I've just come to terms with how fickle human nature is in not knowing what we want, so I'm learning to consciously enjoy wherever I am. :)

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